Saint Paul Brewing

Minnesota


St Paul has taken over the old Hamm's Brewery site, a brick building with hodgepodge vintage decor. Locals hang out chatting over glasses of the brewery's craft IPA and pale ales. There's a dog-friendly outdoor patio, a little games room for kids and occasional live music. There are usually some food trucks on hand to get something to eat.


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